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Alonso: Three days of single-car testing "unfair" on F1 drivers
In the recent years, pre-season testing has been reduced to just a single three-day test in Bahrain, a departure from the previous two four-day tests in Barcelona. While this change is more efficient and cost-effective for teams, Fernando Alonso believes that drivers are being deprived of valuable practice time. Teams currently use only one car per day for testing, relying on modern simulation tools for preparation. This limited testing period leaves drivers with just one and a half days to adjust to the new machinery, risking setbacks from any early glitches. Alonso, along with George Russell, advocates for winter testing with two cars to better equip drivers for the upcoming Formula 1 season.
